Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager)

Department of Transportation

San Francisco, California Full-time $139,739 – $216,637 Closes Jul 16, 2026

Summary

Serves as the Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) for the San Francisco Env System Support Center (SSC) (WWU29-SFO).

Duties

  • Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. May be responsible for supervising employees in more than one SSC/duty location.
  • Duties typically include planning/communicating the organization’s vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.
  • Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave. Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates.
  • In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements.
  • Identifies developmental training needs of employees and self and requests for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training. Communicates unconventional training requests with higher level management to determine accessibility, available funding and best use of resources.
  • Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher level manager.
  • Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.
  • Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, and advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization.
  • Responsible for applying program resources to meet defined requirements. Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future.
  • May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.
  • Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC. Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives.
  • Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management.
  • Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures.
  • Consults with higher level management to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Required Documents

  • Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2).
  • Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
  • If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
  • You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
  • If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

About this role

The Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) position and is based in San Francisco, California. Serves as the Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) for the San Francisco Env System Support Center (SSC) (WWU29-SFO).

Day to day, the work involves directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal aviation experience this Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) position in San Francisco, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in San Francisco, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Transportation
Job Type Full-time
Location San Francisco, California
Salary $139,739 – $216,637
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 16, 2026
Posted Jul 3, 2026
Source ID AWP-ATO-26-EL238-99433
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